Cairns
December 8, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Well, we are packed and ready to go I think. The BT50 is packed to the roof! We can't help thinking we are taking too much stuff, but because we are free camping mostly, we need to take so much more.Read more
Calen
December 9, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Quick overnight stop with power for Aircon. Big day driving...left Cairns 0815 arrived 1715.
Calliope River
December 10, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Beautiful free camp on the banks of the Calliope River. Council has provided toilet block as well! Drizzling at present so having a beer n nibbles in the van. This spot is definately a keeper...
Bargara Beach - Mon Repos
December 11, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Amazing night with the loggerhead turtles laying their eggs. This one is 47 yrs old, was born at Mon Repos, and started laying eggs here in 2003. Apparently they return to the same beach that theyRead more
Yandina - Sunshine Coast
December 13, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Staying at Hidden Valley...a beautiful Macadamia farm at Yandina. We are the only ones here except for the roos, dogs, and other wildlife. Called in for a cuppa with Jane and Ian at Pomona and hadRead more
Brisbane
December 16, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Staying at Mum's place and the van is locked up at Maurie's for a couple of days. Great to catch up with Mum, Coral, Yvonne, Kath and went to the first Day/Night Gabba test match with Alex. A greatRead more
Toowoomba
December 19, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Stayed at Toowoomba Showgrounds for 3 nights. A top spot right on a small lake with an abundance of ducks, geese and cockatoos. Highlights - Japanese Garden, Picnic Point, Tabletop Mountain, QueensRead more
Allora
December 20, 2016 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 2 °C
Overnight at Allora Showgrounds. Arrived 11.30 - locked up the van and explored Warwick before returning to Allora and having a good look around. Very neat and tidy and the home of Jayne McCormack inRead more
Liston
December 22, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Staying at Aloomba Lavender Farm for a week over Christmas. What a beautiful place! It is just over the border in NSW but only a 15 minute drive to Stanthorpe. Fabulous wineries, cheese factories, andRead more
Stanthorpe
December 23, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The friendliest town we've visited so far! The main street had Christmas carols and public announcements blaring through loud speakers mounted high on the power poles. Highlights - Ballandean WineryRead more
Lennox Head
December 30, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Beautiful spot. After the hustle and bustle of Byron Bay, Lennox Head was a lot more laid back. Plenty of holiday makers around, but no problem parking or getting around. Went back 3 times to have aRead more
Alstonville
December 30, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Stayed 4 nights at the Showground. Good spot although busier than we thought. Alstonville is a beaut little village and a two minute walk from the showground. Was a great base to visit Ballina, LennoxRead more
Nana Glen
December 31, 2016 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Stayed at Nana Glen Equestrian Centre for 3 nights. Once again a great spot with few neighbours. 20 min drive into Coffs Harbour. Bloody hot! - 41° when we arrived...thankfully had power so airconRead more
Coffs Harbour
January 2, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Very hot - 37° when we visited. Went to the jetty , markets, Clog House, The Big Banana, Forest Sky Pier (lookout) and Mooney Beach.
Dorrigo
January 3, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Just stayed the one night at the showground. $10 unpowered with toilets and $1 showers.
Great drive up the mountain from Coffs past Bellingen etc. Checked out the Rainforest Centre and did a couple ofRead more
Armidale
January 5, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
3 nights at the Showground. Great place. We really enjoyed Armidale with its heritage buildings, churches, colleges and of course universities. Went on a 2.5 hour heritage bus tour run by the VisitorRead more
Guyra
January 8, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
What a top free camp! Stayed 2 nights at Mother of Ducks Lagoon overlooking lagoon and golf course. Had my first game of golf for the trip. Very high in altitude and cold - 11° overnight. Guyra hasRead more
Copeton Dam
January 11, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Had to get the caravan fridge looked at in Inverell so stayed 18kms out of town at Copeton Dam. Very hot in the middle of the day as there was no shade, but otherwise beautiful spot right on theRead more
Bingara
January 12, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
Bloody hot! 44° when we arrived and 40° today. Stayed at the beautiful free camp on the Gwydir river. Found a spot under a shady tree and sat in the icy cold river to try and cool down. The breezeRead more
Tamworth
January 28, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
10 days at the Tamworth Country Music Festival! An extra 55000 people in town for the event which is in the World Top 10 music festivals. Stayed at Ranjen Horse Stud 17kms outside Tamworth. Only aboutRead more
Newcastle
January 31, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Spent a day at Newcastle after setting up the van at Morisset Showground. Newcastle has changed dramatically since we were last there (before children). Apartment blocks, restaurants, coffee shops andRead more
Gosford - Central Coast
February 4, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Stayed a week at the Gosford Greyhound Track. Georgia flew in to visit us for the week and she got to see the sights around Newcastle, Terrigal, The Entrance, Pearl Beach, Patonga, Avoca, LakeRead more
Sydney
February 9, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
With the van parked up at Gosford Greyhound Track, we caught the train in to Sydney twice to see the sights. We did the Hop on Hop off ferry including Taronga Zoo pass one day, then the hop on hop offRead more
Moss Vale - Bowral
February 11, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Managed to avoid driving through Sydney by taking the Western Ring Road. A couple of toll points, but a lot easier with the caravan.
Stayed 3 nights at Moss Vale Showground. 42° when we arrived dueRead more
Bendeela - Kangaroo Valley
February 14, 2017 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
WOW!!! What a beautiful free camp! We were recommended Bendeela by a couple we met at Morisset, and they were spot on. Just a 30 minute drive down the steep range from Moss Vale opens up to a hugeRead more










































































































































































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